Environmental Technology

MSc Environmental Technology

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)



This programme is delivered by a highly research-intensive School comprised of a European Research Council Fellow and six Marie Curie Fellowships. Opportunities for site visits and industry internships are provided where possible. Dr Tom Curran the academic coordinator has received teaching and research awards from UCD, the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and most recently the prestigious Fulbright Award (TechImpact). The UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering consistently wins up to €3 million in annual research funding.



Who should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Stage 1 - Core

Buildings and Environment BSEN30020

Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human and Animal Health BSEN30060

Environmental Engineering BSEN30280

Life Cycle Assessment BSEN30360

Thesis BSEN40090

Advanced Air Pollution BSEN40110

Waste to Energy Processes & Technologies BSEN40320

LCA Applications BSEN40400

Research and Teaching Methods BSEN40460

Energy System & Sustainable Environments BSEN40700

An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum second class honours or international equivalence in an engineering, science or technology degree programme.



- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.



- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/



- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.

The following entry routes are available:



MSc Environmental Technology FT (X565)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Full Time

Deadline Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

1 year full-time.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunity

Graduates of this masters can find employment opportunities in the following areas:



Engineering Consultancy

Environmental Regulation

Eco-Consulting and Design

Public Services

Research